Fra Noi Embrace Your Inner Italian
Our Good Vibes feature spotlights websites, blogs, videos and podcast from around the world that celebrate Italy’s inimitable spirit. If you have a favorite online …
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A preview of music, film, theater, dance and more
Phenomenal Nativity The Art Institute of Chicago’s spectacular Neapolitan Nativity will be available for viewing through Jan. 6. The display contains more than 200 painted …
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A very Roseland Christmas
In this past year, I’ve met up with many former St. Anthony parishioners and when we’ve gotten deep into conversations about Roseland, the topic of …
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The Italian Nativity scene
A Short History of the Nativity Scene Il Presepio / Il Presepe Each Italian town has its own traditions that make Christmas special. The …
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Off-beat holiday film tracks the travails of a wayward elf
In a classic tale of good guys vs. bad guys, “Elf Me” is an enchanting-but-sometimes-creepy tale of one of Santa’s elves, who finds himself trapped …
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Tales of extreme genealogy
When you’re researching your family tree, and you find a record you are looking for, sometimes it seems so bizarre that you question what you …
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Working while you wait
Italian citizenship is in high demand, especially for individuals with Italian ancestry. Many people, upon discovering an Italian ancestor in their family tree, seek to …
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A very Italian suburb
As I grew up in Highwood, visiting my friends was like being in my own home: the same foods were served, I sat on the …
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